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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates
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Standardization of infection [18F]FDG-PET/CT imaging protocols and reporting criteria
Ben F Bulten1, Riemer H J A Slart2, Andor W J M Glaudemans3
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Queen Beatrix Hospital, Winterswijk, the Netherlands; Department of Nuclear Medicine, Slingeland Hospital, Doetinchem, the Netherlands.
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[18F]FDG-PET/CT (infection PET) has emerged as a key modality in the evaluation and management of patients with suspected or proven infection. Despite several recommendations addressing general preparation, acquisition, interpretation and reporting, infection PET/CT remains insufficiently standardized across indications and centers. This review provides a comprehensive overview of general and indication-specific aspects of infection PET and proposes clinically applicable suggestions to harmonize protocols, maximize the diagnostic performance and its contribution to patient management.
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